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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
A Barrel Mystery.

BosToS, March l0.-A barrel upon which
there were heavy charges was received by the
Adams Express Company to-day from New
York. via the New York and New England
Railroad, for delivery to the Ameeican Tx.
press Company to be forwarded to parties in
New Brunswick The American Expres,
Company refused TO receive the barrel. on ac
count of certain suspicious marks resembling
blood stains upon its side. whereupon the
Adams Company took it back to their main
office. Here the barrel was opened. when
the head of a woman was discovered packet
in straw. and enough was seen to convince
the officials that the barrel contained other
portions OF a human body. The head wa,
replaced and the barrel with its contents re-
moved 10 an undertaker's. where an exam
ination viii probably be made in the morn
ing. Those who are cognizant of the facts
believe that the body was intended for some
medical college.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Trains stuck in snow.drifts

CoNCpRD, y H.. March l3.-The roads in
New Hampshire and Vermont are tied up by
the worst snow blockade on record. ON the
Northern road the gale which prevailed yes
terday afternoon and evening piled the snow
on the tracks \ freight train which LETT
Concord early last evening got stuck in a
long cut known Us Hogs Back between
Franklin aud Andoyer. and it has not YET
been pulled out The trainmen had a hard
time in their efforts To move the train, and
abandoned the job for the night The drifting
snow was whirled - rapidly into the cut
that the train was almost buried, the loco
motive being buried up To the smoke stack.
The Central Vermont passenger train for
Montreal was detained at franklin where it
now Is The Central Vermont night train
for Boston and the Northern local morning
train from the junction are both at Andover.
Various freight trains are Side-tracked at diff
ferent places on the line. All the men that
the road could spare at Andover and vicini-
" were set to work in the cut. one hun
dred men have been sent up on a special
from Concord. If is almost impossible to
dig out the cut by throwing snow over the
high bank, and il must be drawn away at
either end
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

THE journals Of Philadelphia ara con
tinually appealing to the country mem
bers in the Legislature to protect their
city from measures introduced by their
own representatives. Year after wear the
same cry comes from the city, and time
and again they re-elect the same men,
and then follows the demand upon
country members" to vote against the
bills of the city Representatives, and a
failure % 10 this. Is generally attributed
10 corrupt motives If the interests OF
Philadelphia are not properly cared for
10y it, representatives, it Is the fault of it,
oan citizens and it Is a. mean rs it l.
foolish 10 expect country members Ia
shoulder the responsibility and antagon-
isc measures solely pertaining 20 the in
terests Of the city. and introduced and
urged by it, own members. If members
from the country districts neglect or OPP
pose the interests of their constituents
they are at once retired and other and
truer men selected 10 fill their places
Let Philadelphia follow this Wholesome
rule, and she viii no longer be forced td
appeal 10 Hercules 10 help her out of tn,
mira
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

ir is generally believed that this i, q
government Of the people, by the people.
for the people " and yet a little inyestica.
ton shows that i, 8. government en-
timely controlled boy "a couple Of Demo
cratic dictaiors. During the existence Of
The late congress. Hon. samuel J. Ran.
DAN absolutely dictated what measures
should bee brought before the House. and
oi'structed and prevented all legislation
that did noi meet with his appreciation.
and when bills passed the critical exami-
nation Of both Houses. and received their
approval. President Cleveland dictated
which ofthem should become laws. An
legislation therefon., Was SOLELY at the
viii and pleasun, u these two gentle.
men, and congress simply carried out
their views and resisiered their decnees
No auiocrat Of the old world reigns with
d more diciaiorid spirit and power. than
did these representative Democrats dur.
ing the lie Of the last congness.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
The New Flyer.

NEW YoRK. March 15.-The new fast mail
between New York and Kansas City via the
Pennsylvania and Missouri Pacific Railroads.
which lett New York at O'Clock saturday
night was ON time when lost heard from. 1t
is expected TO arrive here promptly at 30
this morning, leaving here at , "a. m. and
arriving at Kansas City at II a. m. The time
between Kansas City and New York is seven
hours shorter. Letters and newspapers will
reach Kansas City almost an entire business
day earlier than heretofore. This will apply
to points in the southwest and west \ num-
Der of gentlemen left for indianapolis To
meet the train there and when it leaves here
for the west it will have ON board SON, 20
gentlemen comprising representatives of the
postal department. citizens and members of
the press of 1t Louis, vino will assist in the
Inauguration Of the new service.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Murderous RobberS.

tiREENsBvEG Pa, MarCu "a band ot
robbers have been committing numerous
dcI,rr,laiious ia the vicinity of Lisunicr.
Last night their conduct eliminated iu what
may bc mUr3er. stephen Hutton was go
ing into las furniture works when he was
attacked bv three men with clubs and knock
ed about until completely unconscious. lie
WIS found later 10y passing ueislbor. and
friends soon conveyed him 10 his house near
by. Iii, assailants fled aad no clue 10 their
identity is known. They were i'm the shop,
il Is supposed for the purpose of securing
tool, to roh his house that contained more
booty.
The inhabitants of the vicinity are won
dorfully aroused and should tine men be
caught they win bc~cvcrely dealt with. The
a~>silant~ are supposed O. ha from the
Rid-r" and lo be- part of tine gang who
robbed -o much about one year ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
" The Crusaders.

BLOOMINGTON. ILL.,. March at Ellsworth
"a few miles eu>t of Bloomington, the active
features of the crusade were revived uu Satur-
day \ band Of thirty-eight women march
ed to the Gallon House. of \. j. Mtirevy
and asked him to close up hi~ saloon and
leave the place. This he refused to do. when
they charged ON the place MGrevy met
them at the door with a hatchet, but was
promptly knocked down by George Whitta-
kcr The women then raided the place, roll
ed out all the liquors and spilled them in
the mud The women declare that they
will clear out all the Gallon House, " that
may come here
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

DuRING the life Of the last Congress
President Cleveland vetoed l32 bills, or
p more than the total number Of bills
vetoed from the foundation Of the gov
eminent down 10 the beginning Of that
Congress. These facts indicate either
that the Democratic majority controlling
the late Congress, were too stupid TO
comprehend and properly frame legisla-
ton. or that the President j. too thick
headed tounderstand, ortoo self opinion
ated to agree with the majority Of his
party. II is the old story over again, Of
the eleven stubborn jurors who would
not agree with the other fellow who was
confident De knew al about IL.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

SPEAKING Of the Presidents veto of the
Dependent Pension bin senator War
ner Miller Of New York. SAYS
That bill should have become a law.
IT. failure viii place many a veteran sol
der on the pauper list and cause him 30
seek the poorhouSe In his county or town
ship. Ii he had the pension rightiuily he
would not be on the pauper list. but Is
independent and proId "a citizen of the
country be Fought tp keep united as the
Wcalthiest citizen. One of the great
WRONGS the veteran soldier viii feel l.
that the country he fought for permits
him finally 10 become pauper and ike
upon the public charity of his country
There are thousands OF soldier, who
fought hrayelv and nobly throughout tbs
war. who exposed themselves 90 all kinds
of weather and from thai exposure they
are prematurely decrepit and physically
unable 10 do any work. They never
made any hospital records because they
were courageous and tried to keep to the
front Some had 10 keep TO the front. or
else there would have been no army to
iight. and even If they had made records
they can not prove 1t now because the
doctors are dead and their comrades who
knew Of these facts have passed away
Legal proof, Therefore, l. impossible
None the less they deserve the pensions.
because the years Of hardships they en-
duurd are now beginning 10 tell upon
them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

WASHINGTON. D. c. March i4.-Peuding q
decision by the Attorney General of the
question a. to whether the cruisers Chicago.
Atlanta and Boston can be completed by the
Navy Department in view of the failure of
Congress to make a specific appropriation for
the purpose, all work on the ves~els-at Che s
ter and New York-haS been suspended.
The opinion is generally entertained at the
department that the general fund appropria-
ted for the construction and repair, can be
used To finish the work ON the cruisers At
the beginning of the present month $4,000
of this fund remained available after meet
ing the requirements of the various navy
yards, and it is believed that this sum, il ap-
piled Ia the new cruisers would suffice To-
conluietp them
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Killed BY An Indian.

Lo- ANGLE, Cdl March i3.-Geueral
Miles yesterday received telegram anuoun-
cling the death of Lieutenant Seward Mott.
of the Tenth CalveIry at san Carlos re~eryu-
tion, Arizona Lieutenant Mott had been
assisting Captain Pierce, the agent at the res
ervation, in the division ofIaud The other
day Young Apache chief whose father was
in the guard house, quarrelei with Lieuien-
ant Mott over a division of land and stabbed
him several times He died yesterday The
murderer escaped and is now with three
renegrades who went out To escape punish
ment for drunkenness and are now being
pursued by scouts. Mott graduated from
West Point last year and got his commits
sion in July. He was q native of New
York
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
How a Superstitous Woman doctor
ed a Man Suffering From the
Measles.

PARKERSBURG, " Va March lI--That
superstition has not entirely disappeared j.
evident from the following ease of most mar
vicious ignorance, which happened a few
miles from this city in the adjoining county
of Richie. \ young man named Alvin
C,royer was taken with the measles on
Wednesday. and instead OF a physician. hi,
grandmother an old illiterate. super~titiou>
character, was called in. She Immediately
ordered him put to bed The room was then
heated tp nearly looa He wa, placed be-
tween two feather beds and hot stones put To-
his feet.
Sine then had live sheep brought in and
after thoroughly warming IT, put it into bed
with the man. Ia few hours her patient
was dead The excitement and Indignation
over the affair are intense
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

Iris announced with much iteration
from Harrisburg that the Republicans
viii protect Mr. Randall, and VII see To
II that a district is carved out Of Philadel-
phia that viii secure his continuance in
Congress. -. 20, How long viii II be
before these Republican members who
are - anxious 10 serve Mr.. Randall, will
be shouting stick to the ticket - Put
none but Republicans on guard Gen
tlemen The King has got to travel the
codgers road"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Pulled His WhiskerS Out.

RACINE O.. March IA An infamous out
rage was perprtrated near mere upon an old
man aged sixty. named Joseph Petrcl. ~
he was walking along "a lonely road 10y him
fellows calling themselves the White Caps 90
caught him. and throwing him to the ground
pulled out every hair in his beard. which he
fore was long and hodry with whiteness
They claim he had been guilty of bad CON
duct His injuries are very painful
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

The late Democratic House appears t.
have satisfied neither friends nor foes.
From all parts Of the country it Is being
rudely and severely criticised Even 50
radical Democratic journal as the Char
lesion .Ne,rs and Co,uier declares thar it
"has done more by its stupidity and
cowardice TO bring reproach upon popu-
lar government than any similar body
that has met in Washington for years
We infer that It was the failure TO pass
Morrisons free trade bill. that 50 stirred
up the bile Of our Southern Democratic
contempOrary-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Senator Sherman and Politics,

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, March lU.-Senator
sherman said 10 a Ijmes- JlioH reporter jhis
morning. BE- ! want you to correct an crrone-
ou- impression. While "a, breakfast this
morning saw iu 30. Washington >'rra long
article setting forth t.i.. ueI,i 90. my trip 10
Florida. aud stating tha, 10 was purely "a !,o-
iticll trip Tn, tIp, i- ia,c nut heard pol
itic> mentioned since Ief Washington We
were tired nut after to"-rs~- completed its
work. and made upa party and started down
here simply far recreation. am muut Of poll
tics just now donut want politics 10 enter
my head ior two weeks. Wiil not say a
word about politics until / reach Nashville
ou my return. Then will take up the po-
litical question again, and viii hold 90 it
for mom. time
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
A Deadly Affray in Mississippi.

FAYErrE, Miss. March l0.-A deadly affr.y
occurred here to-day between man named
Orr and his three sons. all armed with re-
yolyers, and Lud Chuphwel and his two
sons, the former being armed with shotgun
and the latter with axes. In the fight Lud
Churchwell was killed and one of his sons
was mortally wounded. James Orr was
also killed and his brother Asa was badly
hurt. As Orr was killed by a pistol shot it
one of his own party, a. their antagonists
had no pistols
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Hungarians Mangled by Dynamite

MAUcH CHUNK. Pa. March ll.-Niue Hun
of the Leligh Valley Railroad near Highland
were sitting near box of dynamite eating
dinner. when one oftheir number thought
Ie>sIy threw lighted match into the box.
There was terrific explosion. One man
was thrown - feet in the air. instantly killed
and dreadfully mangled. Another was so
badly injured that he has since died The
other seven were more or less injured. but
-nnnn fIfulIN
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Armed kentuCkians Resisting the
Collection Of Taxes.

OgEN~HoEo. KY. March ll.-Eforts are i,e-
ing made tr c1ilecJ Ihe bonded debt ct Muh-
ieunrr- county. and tine collection j., being
vigorously resisted. Three hundred armed
seat, and they say they mean war 10 the bit
ter end IL tine effort 10 collect the tax j. per
sisted In. The railroad debt of MuhIcnberg
county i~ ~23l5.5GG. while the a,-t->~ci yalu-
alton ofPruIcriy in thcr1uutv is only 50
10000 Trouble /, looked for. and blood
shed will certainly follow the attempted col
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Met by Enthusiastic Admirers.

HARRISBURG March 9.-The news that
Benjamin f. Meyers of the Pairiof, had been
light by Harrisburg Democrats. who have
been waiting for years for the post-office
loaves and fishes All agree that President
Cleveland has strengthened his fence in this
section. Mr. Meyers had about given up
Gently endorsing another candidate He was
met at the depot this evening on his return
home from Philadelphia by crowd of en-
tbusiastic Democrats and band of music
and escorted to the Pdtriaf office.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
They Knitted Each Other.

SOMERSET. nv. March 1.-Two mon
Charles Phelps and Jack Howell. Who have
been at enmity for many year,. met near
this place last night and q deadly encounter
took place. Phelps placed his knife against
Howell'> breast and remarked I've no.
ton 10 cat your heart ont. Howell placed
hi, knife against Phelps throat and roolly
replied. " cut away.
Phelps did ca, away but unfortunately fpl
him bis knife blade broke of al the second
thrust. Howell cat Phelps throat, inhiriiug
a terrible wound. Howell was not badly in.
jurcd Phelps !, ,till alive bpt il Is thought
-.lnI...l LIL-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Big Profits from Coffee Speculation

PITTsBURG. March l0.-A provision broker
said to-day that speculation on the supposed
failure of the Brazilian coffee crop has netted
Arbuckle * Co, whose main establishments
are in New York and Pittsburg. at least 81
ooo0oo. They had 3o0,0oo bags ON hand
when the advance began and ON some of
this the profit was s. bag Dilworth Bros.
Pittsburg concern. had 25000 bags on hand
and made about siJ0.00o.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

NoH tnat Tine supreme Court Of the
United States ha- decided that State and
municipal authortie- nave uo right 10
impose license taN on commercial trav-
elier-. The gentle drummer can drum
where-oeyer Doe li-teth, with no local
officials TO disturb him, or make him
afraid This is another victory for Inter
State Csmerce and black eye for the
old coctrine of State rights.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

d. D. now said that the House Com
miitco on Congressional apportionment
BIAS decided that Philadelphia is not en-
titled 30 4n additional Congressman, and
Ril report bin slIotting her the usual
five member-, a- % calculation shows that.
if toe city is given six. the balance Of the
State must suffer
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
The Strongest Guarantee

Eyer given with medicine f- than ..r..t .-.r
given with Dr. DE LH>-,u> Norman BaI-.r. u.
great French Remedy for coughs colds. ....-r..f.
ton aud an diseases OF the throat .H-. Id
lung Every bottle is positively guaranteed .a-.
i-eJly satisfied You may return 70 and t.g lu1..
VIII De refunded. 10 Is not ID new p-eIarl-..l ..-
an old French compound which na. Ut.. r,...
for years Uud has cured it, thousands r f-laH.
ana performed almost miracles since I-- iGtru.u.
lion IN this country. Try iL 10 newer fails De-
LesSeps Chemical Company. sole Proprietor
G. s. Boyd sole Agent
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
SWITHIN c. SHORTLlDGE,S

~ u
bOiN, MEDIA. Pd T. miles from pnlaHs.
yhia. Fixed price covers every expcu-. essen
Books. de. No extra charges 10 iBcidsr.s. oil.
penses. No examination ior admission Ta.gl
experienced teuchcr- all men and all grillts-
pectai 1pp1rt unity for apt ~tudeut, fu aHf.H..
rapidly. Special driil for dull and harsaa7f
BOYS. Patrons or students may select aur saf
les. or choose the regular English ~eiruffe Bus
ineSs- Classical or civil Engineering eUur-. Stu
dents fitted at Media Academy are now lr Hl-
ward ale. Princeton. and ten other Col. .a-.- .ll
Polytechnic schools. 10 students sent iu l...-.
IN lNSi. u lu l,>i lO 100 lNs-, anI 1H iu l,-f A
graduating class every year IN tEc rsuH..-....
department. 4 Physical and CfemicIl Ia'..-...-
r.. Gymnasium and Ball Groand l.lr ...rr.-
added 10 Library in lSN5. Media has -.gar
churches, and temperance charter Uhie. a--
hlhits the sale OF all Intoxicating drinks. boz
new illustrated circular address the Principal and
Proprietor. SHITHTN O. Sf0BTLIBgE o. d.
tHUgGt GrujuGfgi Hediu Pa augl--z-fs-
Every bottle Of Wei De LeSseps Norman H.-IH
i- sold on u positive guarantee g. a. EaEH -..
Agent.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Mrs. Lucy Parsons Sent to jail.

CoLuNBUs o, March l0-Lucy Parsons.
the wife of the Chicago Anarchists was ar-
raigned before the Mayor thi, evening ON a
charge Of disorierly conduct and she was
committed and placed under bonds of $500
to keep the peace. Mrs. Parsons could not
give a bond and was sent to the County Jail.
She made a speech to the large crowd which
had gathered there about this being the end
ofliberty
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

rHE girls should take notice that, the
Supreme Court of thi- State has decided
thaf where they marry "a man in ordin-
arF cirwm~tsnca- and make an ante.
nu'tial agreement accepting certain pro
perry .n lien of dover they cannot.f the
husband grows rrh, claim AN additional
amount after Ii- DEATH 4 bargain is d
bargain --IV> lhp lourf.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

Tgu friends of COL Tom orimeson
ane ur-iue him %. candidate for state
Treasurer Do succeed COL QUAY. The
Cameron club of Philadelphia has ap-
pointed committee, one of whom is
Congressman Bingham. 20 wait upon the
Governor and urge hi- appointment
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16
Harrisburg 5 Sheriff Dead.

HARRrsBuRG March Io.-A few days ago.
while Sheriff Mumma, Of this county. was
taking drive in the country, he was stricken
with paralysis which this evening termina-
ted fatally. The deceased was one of the
associate judges of Dauphin county for
number of years and served one term as
county commissioner.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

OS Tuesday the ,tn inst, General 81
mon Cameron celebrated his eighty
eighth birthday The venerable gentle
man was called upon and congratulated
by the Governor the heads of depart
ment-. barge numbers of Senators and
member of the Legislature, ana host
oi hl- fellow citizens. Few men have
nuinle more violent political storms.and
bone have retained more personal friends
than ha- General Cameron.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

AFTER much counting the strength Of
parties in the next House Of Representa-
tive, is found 20 be az follows Repub-
cans. l52 Democrats l63 Independents,
3 HacncK. !. namocraiic plurality. Il.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

lr is announced thar jeff Davis is pre-
pairing 10 yi-it Washington for the frs,
Time since he leo it 10 take up arm,
against The government The country.
sill Zoe curious 10 see how the President
of the United States viii receive the ar
roEIni old traitor Mr. Cleveland dar.
not ignore the preserve OF this repre~en-
tatire ofthe Solid South. elise there will
De- political earthquake that viii unset
tle things. wor-e than did the late South
Caroliua shake.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

Is the death Of Henry Ward Beecher
the world has lost one Of it, greatest ora
tons and one of the most remarkable men
Of the century. Mr. Beecher was singu-
larry endowed. Large Of brain. strong.
willed, self reliant daring, resolu,e, i'm
Perious, courageous and brilliant, he be-
came q great power and led multitudes
by his force of character and the irresis.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

Tar family ofNr. Beecher had none Of
the Traditional embIems Of woe at his
house. or in the church whore the tuner-
aI services were held On the contrary,
flower, and bright color- were used in
rnusiou.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-16

AFTH e long struggle Hon. B. F. Mey-
er- haas triumuh-d over his foes and Sc
cunsi tine post oticeUt Harrisburg. There
is no mau iu bis party, who has better
earned "a recognition coz his political ser
vices than haas Mr. Meyers, and we are
glad 90 -ee has cou-istant devotion thus
rewarded